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Can good writing be taught?
Then there’s that little thing called talent. Undeniable talent, that “it” that can’t be taught
This tweet was inspired by a Bukowski poem, titled, Creative Writing Course. To sum it up—he was the only good one ultimately. A conceit i agree with
I should’ve said, great, ineffable writing.
Most bestselling authors do not have a goddamn MFA in writing
Most bestselling authors do not have a goddamn MFA in writing
Workshopping is a must imo. My writing matured a lot when i did at Zoetrope
Poetry is another beast from fiction and technical writing. If it speaks to you, it’s a good start
I write with these tips in mind without even having read this. I like brevity. Brevity is golden https://copyblogger.com/ernest-hemingway-top-5-tips-for-writing-well/
I like my sentences short. I HATE flowery language. Though one time, as a challenge, I wrote a 500-word flash, with just one period. It was a comma extravaganza. And quite challenging.
I don’t use semi-colons or colons in my fiction. In my mind they weaken. I like periods. Period.
Great writing seems effortless. You know when it’s labored. You feel it. And it’s a strain, a pain to read.
Was an ad copywriter after college. Why i love brevity (though I hated the job)
Wrote this a while back
